Jaipur is as famous for its historical buildings as it is for its temples and its beliefs. One such temple is located in Jaipur, which is known as Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple. Every person starts any new work in his life first by taking the name of the adorable Lord Ganesha.
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is one of the oldest temples in Jaipur. A huge statue of Lord Ganesha with right trunk is present in this temple, people come from far and wide to see it. The idol of Lord Ganesha has a golden crown and a silver umbrella. There are many beliefs about this temple, but some beliefs are most famous.
The oldest belief of the temple
Priests and locals of Moti Dungri Ganesh temple tell Local18 that wherever a wedding takes place in Rajasthan, people come from far and wide to offer the first invitation to Lord Ganesha. Regarding this invitation, it is believed that on the invitation Lord Ganesha comes to their house and completes all the marriage functions with auspiciousness. Even before starting any new work, the first invitation is given to Lord Ganesha. Apart from this, there is a special tradition here, which is for those who are taking time or not getting married. It is believed that a special marriage thread is tied here and after that people get married quickly. There is also a unique tradition of vehicle worship in this temple, which has been going on for years.
Special event is organized on Ganesh Chaturthi
On the occasion of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’, the number of devotees coming here in Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is in lakhs and long queues are formed. People have special faith in this temple that thousands of devotees come here even on Wednesdays. Along with this, the temple also organizes special Jhakiya, Bhajan evening programs on the festival, in which devotees also participate with full devotion. The temple also has special puja facilities for the devotees. The temple is guarded by police all the time and monitored by cameras all the time.
